the kakeibo lifestyle

Ahh. Monday. I contemplated calling in sick today which wouldn’t have been such a bad idea considering our system at work is down and has been for the last four hours. I spent some time talking with colleagues about reincarnation and family. I then tried to unsuccessfully read my current book, The Mountain Is You. My mind has already checked out of working today because of the abysmal start so I ended up death scrolling on Insta. Wednesday last week 6/25, I left work and ended up at the market. I spent an hour really considering my meals for the next few days. I did pick up mackerel for a dish I planned to cook my Aunt. I added an extra fish for Lucifer. I enjoyed shopping. There is no one pressuring me to hurry up. No one sighing, no one judging me for taking the time to choose my onions or my peppers. I picked up bok choy, bell peppers, shallots and yellow onions on sale three pounds for ninety-nine cents and three bags of Roma tomatoes. I bought two heads of cauliflower and a head o...

It’s housing fair day! Despite the long day ahead, I spend half an hour with the elder drinking coffee and talking current events. Then a shower and prepare for the day. A simple outfit: summer dolman sweater, whitewash boyfriend jeans and my red toe ring sandals. I spend six hours volunteering for the housing fair with good friends from my past work life. I start my shift ushering but end the day signing up constituents for counseling. The day goes by quick. Lunch was a chicken wrap and a can of Pepsi, compliments of the hosting organization. Honestly, I love attending these. After 19 years in the public housing industry, I feel like a rock star walking through those doors. I am a converted extrovert when I show up and I feel so fulfilled helping folks. I start random conversations with multiple people before wrapping up for the day. I am tired from being on my feet all day but when I get home I put away all the laundry I’d left folded on the bed, brush the cat, change his water and s...

I called out of work today. Originally, I thought I’d have the strength to come back to work after the Juneteenth holiday but it was cold and windy out. I woke back up at 8:30a and got ready. I’d already washed my hair the night before but I needed some extra humph in my hair so I used my air brush. I absolutely love that thing. I just wished it had a cold setting. First up, gas. A full tank costs me $42.19. Anyway, I hit up TJ Maxx with the Nordstrom Rack right next door to return the red Camper sandals I love so much but don’t fit. NR was still closed so I shopped in TJ Maxx for half an hour. I picked up some facial lotion made in Japan for $7.99, a huge bottle of eucalyptus scented Castile soap on clearance for $5.50, a pair Calvin Klein wide leg light weight denim pants for $24.99 and a leopard print face washing set with thick head band and arm bands on clearance for $6. Total = $48.87 At 10a, I made my way to NR. I went upstairs to the shoes department and shopped for an hour and...